Hampshire · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Itchen Stoke
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Itchen Stoke and across Hampshire.
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
About our chimney survey in Itchen Stoke
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you are worried about flashings pulling away from the stack and a stack that appears to lean, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared and party-wall stacks, brick chimney stacks and flaunching alike.
In a village or hamlet like Itchen Stoke, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Itchen Stoke (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Itchen Stoke
The wider area around Itchen Stoke has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 4 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Perins School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Itchen Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Itchen Stoke, we can carry out chimney surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes Itchen Stoke and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in SO24 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Itchen Stoke sits on or near the B3047, which makes travel easy. We also cover Ovington (1 mile south-east), Itchen Abbas (1 mile west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles south-west) and Easton (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Itchen Stoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bush Inn. Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Common questions in Itchen Stoke
Do you cover Itchen Stoke?
Yes, Itchen Stoke is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Itchen Stoke?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
- Parts of the stack that cannot be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we can’t access
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
When to book a survey in Itchen Stoke
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People usually call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- A chimney out of line
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
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How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Somewhere as small as Itchen Stoke, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.